In Oregon there is a large swath of underrated wilderness where solitude and beauty can be found in the forests and ...

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Lassen and other winter sports spots may have to wait longer to get snow after Thursday's storm ...

Think about a mountain that keeps getting taller but never explodes. This might sound impossible, yet it happens more often ...

At 8:32 a.m. on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted with explosive force—the largest volcanic event in U.S. history. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a massive landslide that tore away the ...

Here are some of the once-in-a-lifetime questions I asked myself recently while staying at Jade Mountain — the No. 1 ranked ...

In an effort not only to return Akagera National Park to its traditional ways and spur tourism growth, Rwanda reduced the ...

While you might associate volcanic eruptions with distant lands, numerous active volcanoes across America could potentially erupt tomorrow. The Yellowstone Caldera is not just a tourist hot spot; it’s ...

If you’re looking to explore some of Washington’s most stunning natural spots, parks with volcanic views offer a unique ...

Satellites detect that Iran's Taftan volcano has risen 3.5 inches, which is an indication of internal pressure and volcanic ...

An Alaska Native corporation leased mineral rights inside a national park to Contango Ore Inc. The company’s plans are ...

If you wait long enough, the Thirty Meter Telescope comes around as regularly as the comets astronomers like to observe.

Europe's tallest active volcano, Italy's Mount Etna, has been lighting up the night sky with explosions, lava fountains and ...